On the Market: Dauchy, River Triangle buildings

The Dauchy and River Triangle buildings, historic structures in Troy, are now for sale. Well, maybe.

The Dauchy, at 279 River, has been mentioned as a potential City Hall site, a plan that would also use the nearby Cinema Art building, an old porn moviehouse, as a City Council chamber. (snicker, snicker) Some City Councilors have pushed for that plan, while the Mayor Harry Tutunjian has been against it, arguing it would take good property off the tax rolls.

“Members of the City Council have said the buildings don’t carry much value,” said the mayor in a statement. “I decided to put them up for sale to see what we can get for them.”

The Dauchy (center building in the photo above) is a four-story office building with four street-level retail storefronts along River Street. It has a total rentable square footage of 33,211.

The River Triangle Building is a four-story office building with four street-level retail storefronts. Located across the street from the Dauchy, it has a total rentable square footage of 17,270.

There is no asking price for the buildings. Instead, the city is asking for bids, which will be opened July 6. But if you win the bidding, just remember that the City Council would have to approve the sale of the buildings. (Photos by Paul Buckowski, TU)